A set of c. 1850s Dr.
Elliot's obstetrical forceps (first pattern of 1858), a perforator, and Dr. Bedford’s blunt hook and guarded crotchet. Each instrument is
in fine condition and marked Tiemann. Note that the Dr. Elliot's obstetrical forceps has a sliding and
tapered pin built into the inside of one handle. The inside of the opposing
handle has a series of holes of varying diameter. Moving the pin adjusts the
closure of the forceps. This first pattern Elliot's forceps is not pictured in any of the Tiemann
catalogues of the 1870s and '80s. For an image, see Shepard
& Dudley's catalogue of 1886, p. 785, fig. 4621, and Hibbard,
p. 104, fig. 7.13. Das,
pp. 370-71, fig. 463, shows the later modified Elliot's.

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An exceedingly rare c. 1875
Van Huevel’s forceps-saw for dividing the head of the fetus from crown to
base. The instrument is marked: A. AUBRY / Bt St. MICHEL, 6 / PARIS. This
is thought to be an exhibition piece and the finest example known of this
instrument. The fluted handles to the forceps, the adjustment screw, and the
chain saw are made of ivory. Overall length is twenty-two inches.